Josh Kerr will attempt to break the world record in the mile at London Stadium’s Diamond League Series event, joining a strong international field that includes Olympic and world champions. The event also features other top athletes like Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Keely Hodgkinson.
Tom Kim secured victory at the Scottish Open by hitting a crucial birdie on the 16th hole during his final round at The Renaissance Club. The win marked a significant achievement in his professional golf career.
South Korea’s Haeran Ryu claimed her second major title of the season at the Evian Championship, defeating Canada’s Brooke Henderson in a sudden-death playoff. Ryu, who previously won the Women’s PGA Championship, secured the victory with a birdie on the first extra hole after a dramatic final round.
Mayo’s manager Andy Moran stated the team is ‘not the finished article’ despite their 17-point semi-final victory over Louth. The team, blending youth and experience, advanced to their county’s first All-Ireland final in five years, with the final set against either Kerry or Dublin.
Will Jordan scored a hat-trick during New Zealand’s match against Italy, surpassing the All Blacks’ record for most tries in Test rugby history. He now has 50 tries in 56 appearances.
Ian Nolan, a former Manchester United executive, has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Rugby Football League (RFL). He will assume the role on 1 October, succeeding interim leaders Abi Ekoku and Rhodri Jones. RFL Chair Nigel Wood praised Nolan as the ideal candidate to lead the sport during a pivotal period, highlighting the success of the recent Magic Weekend event.
Five-time Olympic backstroke champion Kaylee McKeown has medically withdrawn from the 2026 Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacific Swimming Championships due to glandular fever. The 24-year-old Australian athlete cited health concerns after initially mistaking the illness for the flu, with Swimming Australia head coach Rohan Taylor supporting her decision to prioritize recovery.
Rory McIlroy shot a five-under round of 65 in the first day of the Scottish Open, sharing the lead at the Renaissance Club. The event is part of the golf tournament series, with McIlroy’s performance highlighting his strong start.
18-year-old Australian sprinter Gout Gout has suffered a complete hamstring tear during training in Brisbane, ending his season and forcing him to miss the U20 Championships. The injury, requiring 3-6 months of rehabilitation, follows his world U20 200m record of 19.67 seconds set in April 2026.
Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain’s most-decorated Paralympian with 30 medals across nine Games, has retired from international competition. The 48-year-old cyclist cited the need to focus on improving Para-sport and criticized the lack of progress since London 2012. She will not compete at Los Angeles 2028, aiming to leverage new roles to advocate for Para-sport.